my old comp died I still have the old memory how can I fit it to my replacement comp?

Question

and have 2 memorys going together i don't know much about comps

Answer 1

They should be the same type even if not the same speed.

sdram - 168 pins, 2 notches (found on 5 years or older PC)
ddr-sdram - 184 pins, one notch
ddr2-sdram - 240 pins, one notch (on current PCs)

Answer 2

I'd have someone else make sure they are compatable before you try to put them into the new computer.

Depending on the age of the old one, they may fit but may be slower, or they may be the wrong type altogether.

If you post info about your old one and the new one (brand and model) , perhaps someone can look up the info.

Answer 3

If the memory is the same, it MAY work. It's best to check on a site like crucial.com to see what kind of memory your new computer takes. If both old AND new memory is the same (speed, size, type), it may work.

Answer 4

you old computer will have memory that is not compatible with the new computer. so it will not work. unless your old computer is not very old and the new computer mother board supports the RAM. you can try it anyway if your PC does not boot or you hear long beeps while trying to boot than you know it is not compatible

Answer 5

Better not to use it, new memory chips has higher capacity & higher clockspeed than the old one and it is compatible to the currnet available motherboard. Just junk your old stuff,it might damage or slows down your new system and it will cost you more...

Answer 6

You put that old stuff in your new machine, you could fry the mother board.